Starting a Chat

Chat allows two H/PCs to communicate via the IR port. This is great if you're stuck in a boring meeting and you happen to be sitting next to your friend who also owns an H/PC. By typing away you'll look like your studiously taking notes on the meeting at hand, which can't help your chances for a raise.

Here's what you need to do to chat between two H/PCs:

Point the IR ports on the two H/PCs at each other. The IR port is black and is made of a different material than the rest of your H/PC. It's usually on the back or on the side.
With one H/PC, select File | Listen for a Chat.
With the other H/PC, select File | Join a Chat.

If everything is working correctly, the top text window on each H/PC will accept text indicating the chat is in progress. When the connection is lost (like when one H/PC quits the chat), the top text window will no longer accept input. The lower window holds the received text from the other H/PC. If you're having problems, try the tips and troubleshooting section.